5 sneaky ways Starbucks baristas mess with rude customers

Starbucks baristas can be some of the most cheerful, and
energetic people you see in the morning, but like all customer
service jobs, there are some bad days to be had.

There are annoying and rude customers that make them want to get
some type of revenge, and these baristas have some discreet ways
of doing that.

Tactfulness is the best thing about this list, as these acts can
all be seen as honest mistakes, and usually are, though we'll
never know if it was done in malice or not.

Some of these techniques were found online, and some are old war
stories I've heard from former employees over the years.

For some entries, you can always complain and ask for a new
drink, but by then, the deed is done, and your morning is ruined.

Keep in mind, baristas probably don't sit around and try to mess
with us, they are hard workers, but everyone has a breaking
point, and these are some of the ways they might let it out once
in a great while.

Decaf

This one's probably one of the most commonly known ways baristas
mess with us. Rude customers will sometimes get decaf when they
want caffeinated, and vice versa. We can pester them with, "Are
you sure this is regular," and maybe even bring it back, but at
that point, they're already in our heads.

Mess Up Your Name

Starbucks baristas misspelling your name is the most publicized
pranking on the list. While not malicious, it can be maddening to
see our names so heavily butchered. Most of the time it makes for
a good laugh, though.

Lowkey Ruin Your Instagram Photos

This is a recent strategy that incorporates social
media, and our love of taking photos of everything. When we
post to Instagram or Snapchat, we want our beautiful drink to
have the classic Starbucks logo in the pic. Well, when the
barista wants to mess with you a bit, you might find an order
sticker over the logo, pretty much killing your photo.

Giving Receipts Against Our Will

You probably wouldn't even think about this, but part of the
robotic transaction process involves the worker at the register
asking you if you'd like a receipt. Think about it, every time
you've been there, you've probably been asked. Apparently, if
it's been a rough morning, they might just print it out and hand
it to you, no questions asked. Now you're just stuck with a piece
of paper in your hand, thinking about the quickest way to toss it
out. Minor inconvenience, but effective.

Bitter Espresso Shots

This one's probably the worst, and if you're not well-versed in
the espresso-drinking process, you wouldn't even think twice
about it. Espresso shots usually have a 25-30 second lifespan
before they go bitter, that's why it's suggested to shoot them
right away. If that barista making your 2-shot espresso decides
to hold on to it at bar for a few extra seconds, that sip is
going to take you straight to Bitter City.